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Pigmentation/Black marks on tongue
Previously marks are not noticeable, now its spreading completely. Please suggest any treatment or medicines?
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
Black tongue usually occurs due to a buildup of the protein keratin on the tongue's surface.
However, an overgrowth of bacteria or fungi within the mouth can also cause the tongue to appear black.
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Black tongue is temporary and tends to clear up without treatment.
Anti fungal medicine
Antibiotics
Povidine iodine gurgle
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